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BLTs, Monte Cristos & Fancy-Ass Burgers Comin’ to Your Face in June [BOTMs]
2016
French toast is delicious because it's fried bread covered in sugar. But what makes the breakfast staple even better? Tossing a burger into the mix. Check out this month's Monte Cristo BOTM and more after the jump.
Read moreIf You Like Sriracha, You’ll Probably Like April’s BOTMs
2016
There must have been a sale on Sriracha because three out of five burgers feature the Thai chili sauce all up in the mix this month.
Read moreReubens, Patty Melts & Mac & Cheese Highlight March’s BOTMs
2016
There's a pair of corned beef-topped Reuben burgers in the mix this month, a macaroni and cheese and fried green tomato gut bomb, a loaded patty melt and some weak-ass – but, hey, it's new! – stuff from the Burger Palace. Happy March BOTMs, everybody!
Read moreIt’s February Which Means It’s Time Again for Mardi Gras Burgers
2016
BGR Joining Mosaic’s Already Fantastic Burger Lineup
2016
With an already stellar selection of ground beef options, the local chain BGR the Burger Joint will be joining the Merrifield development's lineup later this year.
Read moreHoly Shit. Bobby’s Burger Palace Made a Brand New Burger of the Month [DECEMBER BOTMs]
2015
For the first time probably ever, a certain member of the our monthly club has introduced an all-new BOTM. We honestly can't believe it. IT'S A FESTIVUS MIRACLE. In other, far less exciting December BOTM news, there's duck, buffalo sauce, a misnamed Hawaiian burger and some sandwich.
Read moreThere’s a Damn Flock of Turkey Burgers in D.C. This Month [NOVEMBER BOTMs]
2015
Because there just isn't enough turkey and stuffing in November, this month's crop of BOTMs is overflowing with the holiday staples.
Read moreBTS Goes French, Social Does Vietnamese & Bacon Jammin’ at Dogwood [JULY BOTMs]
2015
It's July in D.C. which means heat, humidity and a brand new batch of BOTMs. This month, we've got a patriotic burger (at least if you're French), a run-of-the-mill BBQ creation, a pork-centric BOTM, a sweet-and-smokey joint from Falls Church and a non-burger repeat.
Read moreAn Annandale Inspired Burger, Tzatziki-Covered Lamb Plus Steak & Cheese [JUNE BOTMs]
2015
We bid a greasy farewell to May and National Hamburger Month and welcome in a fresh crop of BOTMs to fill our bellies in June.
Read moreSocial Burger Joins the Club, BTS Goes to Hawaii & BGR Says ‘Go Fish’ [BOTMs]
2015
This month is a strange one for BOTMs. One creation isn't even a burger, another is a spin on a burrito dish from New Mexico, and we introduce a new member of the BOTM Club while a charter member teeters on the brink of exclusion.
Read moreSriracha Takes Center Stage for April’s BOTMs
2015
We've got two Sriracha-drenched burgers this month, a cheese-stuffed lamb burger and one that's overloaded by condiments.
Read moreMarch Madness Brings Out a New Flock of BOTMs
2015
In March, we see the return of a grilled cheese behemoth, a Sriracha-drizzled Korean creation, a Kentucky classic and, finally, just about the plainest burger of the month you'll ever see.
Read moreBourbon Street Beef: D.C. Joints Bust Out Mardi Gras Burgers in February
2015
February's BOTM roundup is chock full of Louisiana spice as three of four joints go with the Mardi Gras theme this month.
Read moreWhat Burger Bust? Beef Continues to Invade D.C. in 2015 [Mo’ Burgers]
2015
We've heard the grumblings that the whole burger boom is over but, frankly, that's bullshit.
Read more2015’s 1st BOTM Crop: A Canadian & a Cuban Walk Into a Burger Bar
2015
The first Burger of the Month crop of 2015 brings us a north of the border burg, a south Florida creation, a wing-style burger and one that's designed to stave off that inevitable January hangover.
Read moreHolly Jolly, No Thanks. It’s Not the Best Time of the Year for Burgers [BOTM Review]
2014
It's a record month for shitty burgers. For the first time ever, the Crew found no redeeming BOTM in the month's lineup. Turn back now, avoid these burgers and just wait until the New Year.
Read moreReindeer Burgers Return to BTS & Dogwood Goes Danish in December [BOTMs]
2014
In the latest group of BOTMs, another one of Santa's pets bites the dust at BTS, Dogwood gets inspired by the Danes and Bobby's Burger Palace tries to wow us with a salad burger.
Read morePimento & Pizza Shine in November’s Burger Crop [BOTM Review]
2014
It was a banner month for BOTMs, with the best overall collection of burgers we've seen so far this year.
Read moreD.C. Burger Joints Go Turkey-Free with November BOTMs
2014
When November rolls around, we're used to seeing an influx of turkey burgers into the BOTM mix. Not so this year. We're not sure what happened this time but there's not a single bird burg in the lineup this month.
Read moreOnly Put the Pacific Northwest in Your Face This Month [BOTM Review]
2014
In a month where brat burgers are everywhere, a plain Jane burger rises to the top of the meaty pile.
Read moreOctober Burger Crop Brings 1 New Entry, 3 Repeats [BOTMs]
2014
Only one burger this month is new to the D.C. scene. That's weak. This month's crop includes two BOTM repeats (including one from last month), one former regular menu burger and a single new creation. Let's get to 'em...
Read moreBTS’ Tubbs & Crockett Earns High Marks, Apple Burgers Still Suck [BOTM REVIEW]
2014
Apples on burgers. We still don't get it. But we do love us some Miami Vice-themed burgers from BTS this month.
Read moreApples & Burgers Don’t Mix But BBQ, Bacon & Onions Sure Do [BOTM Review]
2014
Bacon, BBQ sauce and fried onions take top topping honors in August while apples bring up the rear. Check out our review of all this month's BOTMs inside.
Read moreDogwood’s ‘Pickleback’ BOTM Puts the Shot in Burger Form This August
2014
As the year rolls on, some D.C. burger joints are stepping up their BOTM game while others are content coasting through the summer. This month we've got three all-new burgers and one sad and tired repeat.
Read moreFlay’s Basil Ketchup & Mozzarella Burgers Win July [BOTM Review]
2014
In July, we find out that melted mozzarella is the way to go, pretty burgers don't mean tasty burgers and reruns can be a good thing.
Read moreBTS Busts Out Rocky Mountain High BOTM with Hemp Seeds in July [BITE, BITE, GIVE]
2014
It's July and another crop of BOTMs is ripe for the harvest. This month we get basil ketchup, some pesto, a blaze-worthy burger and a goddamn repeat.
Read morePulled Pork Burgers Top All Others in June’s BOTM Lineup
2014
BBQ pulled pork burgers from BGR and Dogwood Tavern scored high marks from the Crew this month while Bobby Flay's Napa Valley returned only to receive a failing grade.
Read moreBBQ Burger Battle, Goat Cheese & Soft Shells Make Up June BOTMs
2014
A pair of BBQ burgers go toe-to-toe, Bobby Flay brings back one of his old creations and a softie gets pressed between the buns in this month's latest installment of BOTMs.
Read moreBTS Kills it With a Patty Melt & BGR Rocks the Guac [BOTM Review]
2014
We love Burger Tap & Shake's take on a patty melt this month and who knew guacamole was so damn good on a burger?
Read moreBTS Tries a Patty Melt, Flay Does the Windy City & Guac Galore at BGR
2014
May showcases a Tex-Mex burg, a Chi-town creation, an Italian job and a patty melt in the latest roundup of D.C. BOTMs.
Read moreA Korean Winner, Spicy Pimento & Tasty Bunny Sandwiches [BOTM Review]
2014
We're all about the bunny and baby cow at BTS, BBQ kimchee burger at BGR and Bobby's spicy pimento burger this month.
Read moreBTS Busts Out the Bunny Burgers Just in Time for Easter [April BOTMs]
2014
Creativity is all over the charts in this month's BOTM lineup with a bunny burger at one end of the spectrum and a tortilla-less fajita creation at the other. Peep the whole April roster inside.
Read moreSandwich Burgers Are the Best to Put In Your Face This Month [BOTM Review]
2014
The sandwiches-turned-burgers are the top BOTMs this March so focus on the Fatty Melt and Reuben burgers at Dogwood Tavern and BGR. Pass on the rest.
Read moreFatty Melts, Reubens, Mardi Gras & Lambs [March BOTMs]
2014
We're happy to announce that with no fish or fowl in sight, every damn one of this month's BOTMs are courtesy a four-legged animal. Thank God. Now, let's get to the good stuff.
Read moreRunny Eggs & Salty-Sweet Burgers Trump Fish Cakes & Pizza in February [BOTM Review]
2014
Canada, Bangkok & More of the Same in February’s BOTM Lineup
2014
Now that we're all back to carb loading and binging, it's time to dive headfirst into February's BOTMs. It's a varied lot this go 'round with fish, breakfast, pizza and one sweet and salty Canadian.
Read moreSabotaging Your Resolutions, One Burger At a Time [BOTM Review]
2014
Of all this month's burgers, we like the one that flushes your resolutions down the toilet the best.
Read moreClarendon BGR Has Flipped Its Last Burger
2014
Fuck Your Resolutions [January BOTMs]
2014
Sure, resolving to be better in the New Year is a great idea. Exercising. Eating better. Meatless Mondays. They're all great. Honorable even. But come on, let's stop kidding ourselves and get back to shoving copious amounts of red meat into our faces. Shit, it's been a week already...
Read moreReindeer Games, Chewy Bacon & a Not-So-Ultimate Burger [BOTM REVIEW]
2013
We ate all this month's BOTMs so you don't have to. Which December burgers tickled our tastebudsnd which ones left us cursing their beefy existence.
Read moreEggs On Beef, The Ultimate Burger & Santa’s Missing a Reindeer [December BOTMs]
2013
We somehow managed to get through November and all its bird burgers so you better believe we're hitting the December BOTMs hard this go 'round. Thankfully, there ain't a winged patty in sight this month as we get a heavy load of bacon, heat and a certain antlered sky rider.
Read moreTurkey Sandwiches, Boring Beef & Won-Ton Topped Duck [BOTM REVIEW]
2013
All new this month, we're hitting you with the reviews while THESE BURGERS ARE STILL AROUND, so you can actually find out which of the BOTMs you should eat...or avoid. Peep our November BOTM recap inside.
Read moreNovember BOTMs Get All Fouled Up
2013
With Halloween in the rear view, the seasonal BOTMs are out in full effect with three of this month's four burgers consisting of bird patties. Sorry beef lovers-- November just isn't your month.
Read moreToo Much Meat, Nachos On a Bun & Not-So-Stuffed Burgers [BOTM RECAP]
2013
In our October BOTM run, we discover nachos and burgers don't mix, sometimes cheese-stuffed patties aren't really stuffed after all, and there may be such a thing as too much meat
Read moreA Fancy-Ass Juicy Lucy & Another Brat-Topped Burger Coming to Yo’ Faces in October
2013
As Fall rolls in, so does a seasonal BOTM, a Minnesotan specialty and two burgs ready to light up your face holes.
Read moreMissed Execution & Unoriginal Winners Highlight September’s BOTM Review
2013
BOTM Review for August: Clarice, Harissa, Carolina & Another Hawaiian
2013
BOTMs are the opportunity to pull out all the stops. To open that tattered, grease-stained notebook filled with Franken-burger ideas and put forth a creation that should never achieve a permanent spot on the regular menu. This is the time to get fucking nuts.
Read moreSeptember’s Painfully Unoriginal BOTMs
2013
We're keeping it short and sweet with this month's BOTMs featuring two burger clones, a crustacean burg and a creative twist on a brown-bag fave.
Read moreScreaming Lambs, Slaw & More Pineapple Star in August’s BOTMs
2013
The burgers are all over the creativity scale this month with a July BOTM doppelganger, another District snub from Mr. Flay, a Tunisian creation and one that's almost certainly got Dr. Lecter's lips smacking.
Read moreBOTM Review for July: Caprese, Calle Ocho, Mulberry & Hawaiian
2013
When first I heard of this month’s burger specials, my heart sank into my stomach, which then sank into my boots. And yet here I am, upbraided- chastened even by the experience. Not everything was terrific, but I am rarely so pleasantly surprised as I was in trying these four burgers.
Read moreBEEF BRIEF: The Hunter’s Inn’s Caprese Burger
2013
The Crew took a trip up through richy-rich Potomac last weekend and dipped into The Hunter's Inn on River Road for a quick bite.
Read moreJuly’s BOTMs Hook Up a Cuban, an Italian, a Hawaiian & a New Yorker
2013
This month's gaggle of BOTMs is an international bunch including a Cubano-inspired burg, an Italian job, a joint from the Aloha State and one representing the lower 48.
Read morePalena, Ray’s Make America’s Top 40 Burgers List
2013
The Daily Meal dropped their "40 Best Burgers in America" list today and we're happy to see two of our favorites make the cut.
Read moreBOTM Club: Be Right Burger Out, Burger Tap & Shake In
2013
All things considered, this month's batch of BOTMs is sounding pretty damn tasty. Along with June's potentially delicious beef-on-a-bun creations, the BOTM club gets a shake up as Be Right Burger drops out of the mix but we see another joint step up to fill its greasy shoes.
Read moreMall Burgers Go Toe-to-Toe at Tysons on June 9 (Not Father’s Day)
2013
If you have the energy to wade through the teenage mall rats on Sunday, June 9, there's a burger battle going on Tysons.
Read moreBOTM Review: Introducing Burger Days’ New Monthly Feature
2013
We're big champions of creativity here at Burger Days-- it's one of the reasons we highlight the area's special monthly burgers with our BOTM posts.
Read moreA Look Back at National Burger Week 2013
2013
Last week we did our annual burger-a-day thing and observed the shit outta National Hamburger Week.
Read moreWe Were Too Busy Stuffing Our Faces & Forgot About May’s BOTMs
2013
Sorry about that. Not that it's any excuse, but these month's BOTMs are actually pretty lame so you're not missing out on much
Read moreNational Hamburger Week Day 5: BGR The Burger Joint, D.C., Maryland & Virginia
2013
We hit up BGR for Day 5 of National Burger Week and since we were feeling particularly carnivorous, we went with the meatiest burger we could find on the menu: the Cuban.
Read moreTurkey, Steak, Pimiento & Boring On the April BOTM Menu
2013
If one more person tells us "spring has sprung," we might seriously murder someone. So instead of telling you shit you already know about the weather, here's the scoop on this month's BOTMs.
Read moreNats Season Opener Marks Return of The Strasburger to D.C. Menus
2013
Not only is baseball back in D.C. today, but the Nationals home opener also marks the return of another season's worth of beefy tributes to the Nats' #1 starter.
Read moreReubens, Fatty Melts & Sub Rolls [BOTMs]
2013
Combining a tasty sandwich with a burger is ALWAYS a good idea and this month, not one, but two BOTMs feature a burger-sandwich hybrid.
Read moreMac & Cheeseburger, The Texican & Triple D’ing it Up in February
2013
January’s Burgers Highlighted by BOTY Winner. And Fritos.
2013
New Year. New burgers. This month we get a BOTY winner, a North Jersey burg, a burger that'll warm your belly (and your ass), and yes, another middle-finger from the Food Network guy.
Read moreBurger Day’s 2012 Burgers of the Year
2012
Another year gone by and, once again, the Crew has left a path of greasy destruction in its wake.
Read moreGriswolds, World Champions and Burgermeisters
2012
Ahh December. While everyone else is focused on decorating, baking, gifting and all that other season stuff, we keep it focused on the fresh batch of BOTMs coming to the plate at D.C. burger joints.
Read moreNovember BOTMs: It’s the Most Poultry-ful Time of the Year [BOO]
2012
Look, we love Thanksgiving. LOVE IT. The morning-to-night food and booze fest that results in days upon days of glorious leftovers is one of our favorite times of the year. But as November rolls around, so does the emergence of turkey on center stage at burger joints everywhere. We do not love that.
Read moreSandy Shuts Down D.C. Burger Joints [UPDATE: All Back Open Tuesday]
2012
As the D.C.-area braces for Hurricane Sandy, burger joints everywhere are battening down the hatches today. All D.C.-area Shake Shacks, BGR The Burger Joints, Black & Oranges and Reston's be right burger are closed today, so you'll have to find your fix elsewhere.
Read moreGOP Takes BLT’s Burger Election; Dems Leading at BGR & Good Stuff
2012
The polls have closed on one of three D.C. burger elections, while the other two are still going strong until Election Day.
Read moreOktoberfest, Elections, Cheese & Breakfast Rule October’s BOTMs
2012
We have our first ever dual BOTMs this month, an Oktoberfest creation that pulls out all the stops, a BOTM that just might require a cleanse to unplug your insides and a burger that's suitable eating at any hour of the day.
Read moreD.C. Joints Get Political With the Beef for Election 2012
2012
Is it really a surprise that even burgers get political in an election year? This is D.C. after all.
Read moreBGR Starts Slinging the Beef at Tysons Today (Oh And the Snooki Burger Returns Too)
2012
The Tysons burger population grows by one today as come 11 a.m., BGR The Burger Joint will begin to sling the hot beef from their brand new location in the mall.
Read moreTortilla Coast’s Strasburger Needs a Shot in the Arm
2012
The Strasburger. This particular homage to the Nats ace is from Tortilla Coast on Capitol Hill. And it's about damn time we took it down.
Read moreItaly, Wyoming & Cali Make Up August’s BOTMs
2012
A fresh batch of BOTMs hits the streets of the D.M.V this month featuring two that are just about i-damn-dentical, one inspired by a Mountain State and two which, unfortunately, make stars outta some birds.
Read moreTysons Gets Ready for a Hot Beef Injection [Mo’ Burgers]
2012
Sorry DuPont Circle, you're going to have to relinquish the greasy crown; by the end of this year Tysons Corner is going to be the biggest burger mecca in the D.C. area. All hail the D.M.V.'s new burger king.
Read moreSalute Your Burgers With July’s Patriotic BOTMs
2012
D.C.’s June BOTMs Go Heavy on the Green
2012
Looks like D.C. burger makers did some heavy shopping in the produce section as the BOTMs go big on the green in June. Basil, arugula, mixed greens, pickles and avocados get major play on the beef this month and that's just like eating a salad with a bit of meat thrown in, right?
Read moreWashingtonian Names BGR, Good Stuff, Ray’s & Shake Shack D.C.’s Best Cheap Burgers
2012
We're happy to see some of our favorite burger joints in D.C. repped well in the June issue of Washingtonian.
Read moreRecap of National Hamburger Week 2012
2012
If it didn't necessitate wearing pants with an elastic waistband for the rest of our lives, we could definitely get used to this burger-a-day thing.
Read moreNational Hamburger Week Day 3: BGR The Burger Joint, D.C., Maryland & Virginia
2012
Continuing our beef-filled run through National Hamburger Week, we took on BGR’s May BOTM on Day 3.
Read moreGet Your Jerry Beads Ready, White Trash Returns with May’s BOTMs
2012
This being National Hamburger Month and all, it's only fitting that one of our favorite burgers of last year returns in all its pulled-pork glory as a BOTM.
Read moreBEEF BRIEF: BGR’s Turkey Cobb Goes to the Cows
2012
We just couldn't bring ourselves to order the de facto April BOTM from BGR. So instead we present to you BGR's April Burger of the Month, Burger Days style: the Beef Cobb.
Read moreReturn of the Burger Days Burger with April BOTMs
2012
This month marks the one-year anniversary of our debut in burger form and we're stoked to see it's returning for another run. In other BOTM news, we don't know what it is about Spring but it brings out the salad-on-burger trend as two of this month's BOTMs feature the stuff on their April burgs.
Read moreSandwiches & Burgers Collide for D.C.’s March BOTMs
2012
Meat on meat. Sandwiches on sandwiches. A Juicy Lucy. And....Chicago? Well, three outta four ain't bad. Peep the D.C. March BOTMs inside.
Read moreBGR, Good Stuff Do D.C. Proud at 2012 South Beach Burger Bash
2012
Imagine someone slapping down a giant beef magnet in the middle of South Beach, and not only does that magnet suck in a plethora of ridiculously good burgers, but it also manages to attract an endless supply of beer. That was the 2012 Amstel Light Burger Bash. We can die now.
Read moreSymon Takes Home Top Prize at 2012 Burger Bash. We Take Home Meat Sweats.
2012
The 2012 South Beach Burger Bash was simply amazing. A brief recap of our night: Burger. Burger. Boozer. Burger. Boozer. Repeat ten times. We won't eat for a month.
Read moreD.C. Burgers Head to South Beach. And So Do We…
2012
We're always up for a trek when it comes to burgering, but if that trek involves Miami and 30+ burgers from the some of the best-known burg chefs in the biz-- we're there with beefy bells on.
Read moreFritos, Love Sauce & Mardis Gras in February’s BOTMs
2012
There's a trio of seasonal BOTMs this month as two give a nod to revelry on Bourbon Street and one does its best Cupid impression. And while the fourth eschews all February festivities, it still holds a special place in our greasy hearts.
Read moreNew Year Brings New Member to the BOTM Club
2012
As we roll into 2012, the new year kicks off with a new slate of BOTMs, including a brand-new joint's introduction to the lineup of special monthly burgers. Also this month, one burg is only available two days of the week, another hooks up with everybody's favorite Thai hot sauce and, once again, the Food Network star's spot gives D.C. a swift kick to the nuts.
Read moreOur Burger Run to Close out 2011
2012
As we inched closer to the New Year, we checked the numbers and realized we had yet to hit our burger quota for 2011. So naturally, a year-end burger splurge was in order.
Read moreThe Crew’s 2011 Burgers of the Year
2011
We've eaten a lot of burgers this year. And through our legion of ground beef adventures in 2011, we encountered some pretty spectacular burgers. Each member of the Crew was asked to look back at their diary of burger consumption and find the one special creation– that single combination of bread and meat that stood head-and-shoulders above all the rest.
Read moreXMas, Shack-a-like & Non-D.C. BOTMs
2011
One burger gets in the season, another clones one of our faves and, the third? Well, let's just say we're still waiting for our hometown to be recognized by Mr. Food Network. Peep the December BOTMs after the jump.
Read morePassing on the Beef for Turkey. Wait. What? (‘Tis the Season)
2011
When we first learned that both BGR and brgr:shack went turkey with their November BOTMs, we decided to put our disdain for the bird burgers behind us and give the two poultry patties a try. 'Tis the season after all.
Read moreGoing All Gobble Gobble With November’s BOTMs
2011
Running the Table on D.C.’s October BOTMs
2011
October BOTMs Get Spicy & Philly-fied
2011
BGR’s Strasburger Returns for 1 Day Only
2011
BGR Bringing Back the Strasburger?
2011
Tripling Up D.C.’s Burgers Of the Month
2011
BGR Goes Bacon, Egg & Cheese for August
2011
The Best Burgers We’ve Eaten This Year So Far
2011
Get Your U.S.A. On All Month Long at BGR
2011
This Week in Burger Days: Vegas Recap, Cheap D.C. Burgs, Kraziness & Flay’s New Joint
2011
BGR Hooks It Up with 4 Buck Burgers
2011
This Week in Burger Days: Shack Hits the Park, the Oh-So-Pretty One Eye & the BOTM
2011
BGR Rolls into Spring with the Turkey Cobb
2011
Zagat’s ‘Must-Try’ Fancy-Ass D.C. Burgers
2011
BGR’s Burger of the Month: The Rueben
2011
The Strasburger Invades D.C.
2010